At least initially, most care is self-care with over-the-counter drugs and medical supplies from the drugstore. With the advent of the Internet consumers have access to more information about a given disease or condition than their doctors would have time to explain to them. When informed patients discuss health conditions with their doctors, they start from a level of knowledge that allows them to discuss problems without reviewing the basics. I’m a firm believer in empowered patients. I’ve always believed that knowledgeable patients benefit both themselves and their doctors.
Author: Devon Herrick
Drain the Food Swamp!
Do you live in a food swamp? I’ve read that food swamps are dangerous places to live. I had never heard of food swamps before reading about them. I’ve heard of food deserts. These are supposedly inner-city metropolitan areas where there are few grocery stores that sell fresh vegetables and healthy foods. I thought if your…
Want to Increase Organ Donation? Compensate the Owners
According to the Mayo Clinic, more than 100,000 Americans are waiting for an organ transplant. Some states have considered trying to solve the shortage of donor organs by requiring the legal owners of the aforementioned organs to “opt out” if they don’t want to give away thousands of dollars worth of organs for free at time of death.
Smartphones are the Future of Physician Visits
In the past I predicted that online technology would boost telemedicine. I don’t just mean you can use your cellphone to call, email or text your doctor. I’m talking about all the apps and peripherals that could be attached to that powerful minicomputer you keep in your pocket or purse.